Learning disabilities
HOMEWORK: Bonding Time or Battleground?
I’m sitting in Starbucks writing and sipping a hot cup of coffee, listening to a dad and young son enjoying doing homework. Did you get that? ENJOYING doing homework. The little boy needed a fair amount of guidance and Dad was very patient, but the instruction was received with smiles and understanding. I think that’s…
Read More Should My Child Be Tested for a Learning Problem?
Moms are very astute when it comes to their children, so when something is not right, moms usually know. Typical children feel overwhelmed or unhappy about homework at times. They may even come home saying they feel stupid or hate school once in a while. But when an otherwise happy, energized child routinely whines, sobs,…
Read More Reclaim Self-Esteem by Overcoming Learning Challenges
I was at the ice rink to watch a hockey game, but a 4-year-old girl and her 2-year-old brother totally upstaged the game as they exuberantly raced up and down in front of the bleachers! Aren’t little kids great! They embrace life with gusto and pull everyone around them into their adventure. As kids grow,…
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